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Karen Davila pens touching birthday message for son David

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Karen Davila took to social media to mark the birthday of her son, David, who turned 21 on Sunday, February 19.On Instagram, the veteran broadcast journalist penned a sweet message for her eldest son who recently finished his job internship at a local retail store. The 52-year-old news personality shares David and her other son Lucas with her husband of over 20 years, DJ Sta. Ana. “HAPPY 21st BDAY DAVID! Dancing to his favorite song, ‘Just Got Lucky’ to celebrate his last day of job internship!” said Karen.<iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2AlLMS9uj/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=511&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1253265%2C%22ls%22%3A177872.59999999963%2C%22le%22%3A178309.29999999888%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="844" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>“But in real life, it wasn’t luck that brought David here. It’s years of discipline with food, biomedical treatment, family love, therapies, committed teachers &amp; God’s GRACE,” she added. “It’s so touching to hear that many are touched by David’s life &amp; attitude - his positivity, kindness, friendliness and love. He is always smiling,&quot; she added. David has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He was diagnosed with autism when he was just two-and-a-half years old. Karen has been open about her son’s diagnosis and has become a vocal advocate for autism awareness.Addressing David, Karen said: “Thank you David for being my son and for teaching me how to be a better person &amp; mom. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.”<div class="p2"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/4/fresh-scoops/karen-davila-opens-up-about-the-biggest-challenge-203406" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Karen Davila opens up about the biggest challenge and one of her biggest fears in life </a></div>Aside from his job internship, David also marked a milestone in his life after he mounted his first art exhibit last May. Karen said the exhibit capped her son’s first year of taking a special visual arts course from The Vanguard Academy in Makati. She said: “It makes me so proud to share David’s journey &amp; his accomplishments because I know it will inspire other mothers with gifted and special kids to believe, commit and invest in developing their child!&quot;<div class="p2"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/6/1/fresh-scoops/karen-davilas-son-david-participates-in-art-exhib-200355" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Karen Davila’s son David participates in art exhibit for a cause: ‘Proud of you David’</a></div>The renowned journalist also shared a proud moment as a mother after David exercised his right to vote for the first time last year. &quot;As a mom of a special child, it makes me SO GRATEFUL and HAPPY that David is aware, concerned and very present in the moment!” she said at the time. “Kids in the Autism Spectrum can live better lives if parents intervene early! As a parent, this is the best gift we can give them! Love you David. You make me so happy! Proud of you anak!&quot; she added.

Karen Davila took to social media to mark the birthday of her son, David, who recently turned 21.

Karen Davila took to social media to mark the birthday of her son, David, who recently turned 21.

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Published Feb 20, 2023 11:13 AM PHT

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